Virginia Beach Collaborative Divorce Lawyers

Experienced Collaborative Divorce Attorneys in Virginia

When most people hear the word "divorce," the first thing that comes to mind is a bitter, drawn-out battle between spouses waged in the courtroom. But no divorce is set in stone. What if there was a better way?

A collaborative divorce encourages negotiation between spouses, enabling you to compromise on mutually beneficial terms for your divorce with your soon-to-be-ex. Pursuing a collaborative divorce can help you save time, money, and stress as you dissolve your marriage.

At The Law Offices of Daniel J. Miller, our Virginia Beach collaborative divorce attorneys can help you pursue an optimal outcome in your divorce case.

To schedule a consultation with our team, contact us online or via phone at (757) 267-4949.

What Is a Collaborative Divorce?

Collaborative law offers spouses a way to dissolve their marriage without involving the court.

In a collaborative divorce, each spouse hires an attorney. The spouses and their attorneys then conduct a series of meetings to negotiate terms for various divorce-related processes, such as property division, child custody, child support, and alimony.

During these meetings, the attorneys may bring in other professionals to help the spouses compromise on equitable terms for their divorce. For example, your attorney may involve a certified public accountant (CPA) in the property division process to help you split assets and liabilities fairly with your partner.

Using collaborative law to finalize your divorce has a multitude of benefits:

• It's cost-effective. Collaborative divorce usually costs significantly less than filing for a divorce in court, since you can avoid court fees.
• It allows you to take control of your divorce. With a collaborative divorce, you don't have to worry about a judge who may not understand your case deciding the terms for your divorce on your behalf. Collaborative law gives you more control over your divorce, helping you (and your soon-to-be-ex) reach a mutually beneficial arrangement both parties find satisfactory.
• It's more amicable. If you share a child (or children) with your spouse, or just want to remain on good terms post-divorce, using collaborative divorce reduces the stress of the divorce process, helping you stay friendly with your partner.
• It's faster. Because you circumvent the court, collaborative divorce is often significantly faster than resolving your divorce in the courtroom.